News for '-nexus'

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Internet user base in India has touched 100 million.

India braces for international tax jurisprudence

India braces for international tax jurisprudence

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Menace of unaccounted money has been well documented and understood by governments of the world.

TOP 10 must-have gadgets from Samsung!

TOP 10 must-have gadgets from Samsung!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Think what Samsung has done for you, me and all. It has made our life easier, happening and connected through its TVs, mobile phones, audio-video products, computers and many more. The list is too long, but we have tried here to compile ten best Samsung gadgets.

In Pakistan, the army is firmly in control

In Pakistan, the army is firmly in control

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

India must carefully weigh its options, says strategic expert Gurmeet Kanwal.

Indo-Pak foreign secy talks on June 23, 24

Indo-Pak foreign secy talks on June 23, 24

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Marking their second meeting in four months, foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan will hold two-day talks in Islamabad from June 23. The Indian side is expected to press for effective action against those behind the 26/11 attacks, including elements in the Inter-Services Intelligence.

Punjab minister flips coin to decide on posting of lecturers

Punjab minister flips coin to decide on posting of lecturers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Two lecturers -- one from Nabha and another from Patiala -- wanted to be posted to a government polytechnic institute at Patiala.

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'Definitely, they are going to attempt this, not only in Kashmir but elsewhere, maybe in the Jammu area and beyond.' 'They would want to expand the battle space and the conflict area.'

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Why car insurance cos are seeking more time to comply with SC orders

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

At its heart, the issue is more than compliance. It is the risk of possible breakdown of a strong nexus between insurance firms and motor car dealers that makes the business the top earner for the former.

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Ranjan was nominated to the board of ICICI Bank on April 7

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The case relates to alleged terror funding in 2017 in the valley and involves Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind based in Pakistan.

From boom to doom: The story of India's start-ups

From boom to doom: The story of India's start-ups

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Start-ups that did not have a business model and, hence, could not grow or attract new funding, are shutting shop.

Bengal CM fires another salvo at Chidambaram

Bengal CM fires another salvo at Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

The West Bengal government on Thursday lodged a fresh complaint with the Centre against Trinamool Congress, accusing it of having a 'nexus' with Maoists.In a letter to Home Minister P Chidambaram, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee cited the arrest of two persons from a Trinamool Congress-run camp in Midnapore who allegedly had Maoist links. "The chief minister sent a letter to the Union home minister on the arrest of 2 persons on Monday with Maoist links," said sources.

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Taiwanese cellphone maker HTC Corp on Thursday said it will strongly defend itself against the patent infringement lawsuits brought by software giant Apple.

Did Indira Gandhi meet Haji Mastan?

Did Indira Gandhi meet Haji Mastan?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't think such a meeting ever happened... I don't see how it is even possible without people coming to know immediately,' says Julio Ribeiro.

When Bollywood went the gay way

When Bollywood went the gay way

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Looking at some Bollywood films that revolve around homosexuality.

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

With the Moto X Style, Motorola has officially declared war against the bigwigs of the smartphone industry.

Sex racket busted in Delhi, 7 foreigners held

Sex racket busted in Delhi, 7 foreigners held

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Ashok Chand, deputy commissioner of crime branch, has set his eyes on the sex rackets that have been thriving in the National capital in almost all parts of the city to break the nexus between Indian middlemen and foreign women who are paid hefty sums anything between Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh a month for the services rendered to their clients.

State agency to develop Dharavi under CM's plan

State agency to develop Dharavi under CM's plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan plans to overhaul the Rs 15,000-crore Dharavi redevelopment project. Chavan - who has already flagged what he called an "unholy nexus" among builders, politicians and middlemen in the wake of the Adarsh housing society scam - now wants state-run Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (Mhada) to carry out the big-ticket project.

Pak players bribed to 'fix' Lord's Test

Pak players bribed to 'fix' Lord's Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

International cricket was rocked by a match-fixing scandal on Sunday with as many as seven top Pakistani players, including captain Salman Butt, being under the scanner for their role in 'spot-fixing' in the ongoing fourth Test against England at Lord's.

Why Ratan Tata hired Niira Radia's PR agency

Why Ratan Tata hired Niira Radia's PR agency

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Stating that Tatas did not have a 'captive' connection to counter a media campaign against it by an unholy nexus between certain corporates and journalists, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata on Thursday said that this necessitated engagement of external PR service provider Niira Radia.

Goa cops not interested in contacting me: Model

Goa cops not interested in contacting me: Model

Rediff.com11 May 2010

As Swedish model, who exposed the police-drug peddler nexus in Goa, said that police showed no interest in contacting her despite her presence in India, the Crime Branch has questioned why the model did not reveal about her presence in the neighbouring state to them.

Kalburgi's wife seeks SIT probe into rationalist's 2015 murder

Kalburgi's wife seeks SIT probe into rationalist's 2015 murder

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Kalburgi's wife, in her plea, said that the investigation in Dabholkar and Pansare murder cases was in a "sorry state" and no progress has been made in bringing the killers to book.

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Xiaomi, which sells its phones exclusively through e-commerce website Flipkart.com in India, is looking to find a foothold in a market that has at least 80 different phone companies fighting it out for market share.

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Tax evasion through stocks: Sebi revokes ban on 114 entities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Violation of provisions of Sebi Act, Securities Contracts regulation, Prohibition of Fraudulent Trade (PFTUP) norms were not observed in respect of these 114 entities.

NCP offers outside support to BJP in Maharashtra

NCP offers outside support to BJP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In a surprise development, the Nationalist Congress Party on Sunday offered outside support to the Bharatiya Janata Party to form a government in Maharashtra "in the interest of stability and development" of the state.

When will we get freedom from babudom?

When will we get freedom from babudom?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The point is that whenever things go wrong, our systems are skilfully structured to instantly protect our bureaucrats.

Large scale illegal mining in various states: Govt

Large scale illegal mining in various states: Govt

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Acknowledging "large scale" illegal mining in various states, the government on Tuesday said this could lead to a nexus between criminal and anti-national elements, especially in naxal-affected areas.

Why India must be alert next to 'unstable' Pak

Why India must be alert next to 'unstable' Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The 156-page report titled 'Whither Pakistan? Growing Instability And Implications for India' said: "it is very much likely that agencies in Pakistan will continue with their present strategy of using terror as a tool of pressure against India."

Komaram Puri is high on style, low on content

Komaram Puri is high on style, low on content

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Komaram Puli is stylish, technically sound but has a run-of-the-mill story.

Housing.com in sale talks with Snapdeal?

Housing.com in sale talks with Snapdeal?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Market experts have valued Housing.com at $700 million.

Maha ATS probing Indian Mujahideen-underworld nexu

Maha ATS probing Indian Mujahideen-underworld nexu

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which arrested Pune blast prime suspect Abdul Samad Bhatkal, is probing the possible nexus between underworld and terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in the case.

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Sunday, Faisal Hussain, 29, opened fire in Toronto's vibrant Greektown neighbourhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman. Thirteen people were also injured in the shooting, some with potentially life-altering injuries.

Film personalities in Hyderabad drug bust

Film personalities in Hyderabad drug bust

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The nexus between the Telugu film industry and the drug mafia has been revealed with the Hyderabad police arresting two brothers of popular film actor Ravi Teja, along with two others. Hyderabad Police Commissioner A K Khan said that Naga Babu and Bharat Raju, both brothers of Ravi Teja, along with their friend Naresh and an Ugandan national Cheema were arrested near a hotel in Jubilee Hills on Thursday night while they were buying drugs from the foreigner.

First Look: Late Vishnuvardhan's 199th film

First Look: Late Vishnuvardhan's 199th film

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Makers of School Master are releasing the relatively unknown film that featured the late Kannada actor.

We have no relation with the Trinamool: Maoists

We have no relation with the Trinamool: Maoists

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The banned Communist Party of India-Maoist on Wednesday dismissed allegations levelled by the Marxists on the nexus between the Trinamool Congress and the rebels, saying the proscribed outfit did not have any relations with the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Pune court remands Varavara Rao in police custody till Nov 26

Pune court remands Varavara Rao in police custody till Nov 26

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Rao was taken into custody in Hyderabad on Saturday after his house arrest ended on November 15 and his petition to quash the transit remand was disposed of by a court there on November 16.

'UK, Australia more vigilant about student visas'

'UK, Australia more vigilant about student visas'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Gulshan Kumar, former Education Officer, Australian High Commission talks about the recent clamp down on student visas and why.

Why MGNREGA is a flop

Why MGNREGA is a flop

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A nexus between the panchayat president and the block development officer has led to the failure of Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme in many villages, says A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

BJP alleged that banks were 'pushed' into giving Rs 3,100 crore loan to him and unfreezing his bank accounts in 2012.

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Goa police are planning to visit Sweden to record the statement of Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, who used a spy-cam to expose the drug peddler-police nexus in the state, crime branch sources said. The sources confirmed that they have sought financial approval for the visit, which is very crucial to investigate the case. "The file is with the home department. Once the approval is granted, we will send an officer to Sweden to meet Lucky," an official said.